BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Dyslexia Canada - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dyslexiacanada.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Dyslexia Canada REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Winnipeg BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20260308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20261101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20270314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20271107T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261007T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261007T193000 DTSTAMP:20260929T174946Z CREATED:20260707T165040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T174946Z UID:10000052-1791396000-1791401400@dyslexiacanada.org SUMMARY:Understanding Dyslexia - Edmonton DESCRIPTION:Join Alicia Smith\, Executive Director of Dyslexia Canada\, for an informative session on dyslexia and early reading development. Designed for parents and caregivers\, this session will explore ways to support children’s success at school. We will explore how children learn to read\, what dyslexia is and is not\, the role of early reading screening\, and how families and schools can work together to support student learning. Participants will leave with practical information\, helpful resources\, and a better understanding of how to support their child’s reading development. \nEveryone is welcome to join this free event. Please use the form below to register to assist us with planning. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Number of people joining the sessionEmail\n \n If you have any questions about reading or dyslexia that you would like answered during the session please let us know here and we will ensure they are addressed during the presentation:Would you like to receive email updates from Dyslexia Canada? Yes please\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  URL:https://dyslexiacanada.org/event/understanding-dyslexia/ LOCATION:A. Blair McPherson School\, 430 Tamarack Green NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6T 0J4\, Canada CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dyslexiacanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Alicia-template.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T235900 DTSTAMP:20260930T004947Z CREATED:20260930T004947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T004947Z UID:10000432-1791399600-1791417540@dyslexiacanada.org SUMMARY:Dyslexia Awareness Lighting London DESCRIPTION:October is Dyslexia Awareness Month\, a time to raise awareness and show support for people with dyslexia across Canada. Each October\, buildings and monuments across the country light up red for dyslexia awareness. \nOn October 7th\, London City Hall\, RBC Place London and the Fountain at the Forks will light up in red to raise dyslexia awareness. Fountain at the Forks will also light up on October 8th. \nGather your family and friends and visit one of these landmarks to show your support for people with dyslexia. Together\, let’s help people with dyslexia feel seen\, supported and understood this October. \nHere’s how to participate:\n1. Wear red and take a photo in front of the illuminated landmark.\n2. Spread awareness by sharing your photo on social media using #dyslexiaCAN and including your own message of support.\n3. Share with us! Submit your photos and videos so Dyslexia Canada can share them too. \nBring Dyslexia Awareness to Your Community\nIf there is a building or monument in your community that you would like to see lit up this year\, you can request it directly with the staff who manage the lighting. Often\, there is an online form to submit. This document has all the information you will need. URL:https://dyslexiacanada.org/event/dyslexia-awareness-lighting-london/ CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dyslexiacanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Oct-7th-DAMN-2026-Lightings.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261008T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261008T193000 DTSTAMP:20261006T205043Z CREATED:20260708T171508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T205043Z UID:10000053-1791482400-1791487800@dyslexiacanada.org SUMMARY:Understanding Dyslexia - Red Deer DESCRIPTION:Join Alicia Smith\, Executive Director of Dyslexia Canada\, for an informative session on dyslexia and early reading development. Designed for parents and caregivers\, this session will explore ways to support children’s success at school. We will explore how children learn to read\, what dyslexia is and is not\, the role of early reading screening\, and how families and schools can work together to support student learning. Participants will leave with practical information\, helpful resources\, and a better understanding of how to support their child’s reading development.\n\nEveryone is welcome to attend this free\, in-person event. Please use the form below to register to assist us with planning.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Number of people joining the sessionEmail\n \n If you have any questions about reading or dyslexia that you would like answered during the session please let us know here and we will ensure they are addressed during the presentation:Would you like to receive email updates from Dyslexia Canada? Yes please\n Submit URL:https://dyslexiacanada.org/event/understanding-dyslexia-red-deer/ LOCATION:Mountainview Elementary School\, 4331 34 St\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4N 0N9\, Canada CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dyslexiacanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Alicia-template-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T235900 DTSTAMP:20261005T162002Z CREATED:20260708T175146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T162002Z UID:10000060-1791486000-1791503940@dyslexiacanada.org SUMMARY:Dyslexia Awareness Day Lightings DESCRIPTION:October is Dyslexia Awareness Month\, a time to raise awareness and show support for people with dyslexia across Canada. Each October\, buildings and monuments across the country light up red for dyslexia awareness. \nOn October 8th the following locations will light up in red to raise dyslexia awareness. \n\nStory Book Theatre\, Calgary\, AB\nEpcor Tower\, Edmonton\, AB\nCity Hall\, Lethbridge\, AB\nGrande Prairie Sundial\, Grande Prairie\, AB\nCanada Place Sails of Light\, Vancouver\, BC\nParliament Buildings; Legislative Assembly of British Columbia\, Victoria\, BC\nWinnipeg Sign & Esplanade Riel Bridge\, Winnipeg\, MB\nThe Big Fiddle\, Sydney\, NS\nLearnAbility Educational Solutions\, Sydney\, NS\nLibrary\, Truro\, NS\nCambridge Pedestrian\, Bridge\, Cambridge\, ON\nCity of Hamilton sign\, Hamilton\, ON\nFountain at the Forks\, London\, ON\nMerrickville Public Library\, Merrickville\, ON\nCivic Centre Clock\, Mississauga\, ON\nNiagara Falls\, Niagara\, ON\nBluewater Power Substation\, Sarnia\, ON\nCN Tower\, Toronto\, ON\n3D Toronto sign\, Toronto\, ON\nVaughan City Hall\, Vaughan\, ON\nSummerside City Hall\, Summerside\, PEI\nRegina City Hall\, Regina\, SK *The Dyslexia Awareness Flag will also be raised\n\nGather your family and friends and visit one of these landmarks to show your support for people with dyslexia. Together\, let’s help people with dyslexia feel seen\, supported and understood this October. \nHere’s how to participate:\n1. Wear red and take a photo in front of the illuminated landmark.\n2. Spread awareness by sharing your photo on social media using #dyslexiaCAN and including your own message of support.\n3. Share with us! Submit your photos and videos so Dyslexia Canada can share them too. \nBring Dyslexia Awareness to Your Community\nIf there is a building or monument in your community that you would like to see lit up this year\, you can request it directly with the staff who manage the lighting. Often\, there is an online form to submit. This document has all the information you will need. URL:https://dyslexiacanada.org/event/dyslexia-awareness-monument-lighting-october-8th/ CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dyslexiacanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Oct-8th-DAMN-2026-Lightings.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261010T235900 DTSTAMP:20260929T182548Z CREATED:20260710T174352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T182548Z UID:10000061-1791658800-1791676740@dyslexiacanada.org SUMMARY:Dyslexia Awareness Lighting Red Deer DESCRIPTION:October is Dyslexia Awareness Month\, a time to raise awareness and show support for people with dyslexia across Canada. Each October\, buildings and monuments across the country light up red for dyslexia awareness. \nOn October 10th\, Red Deer City Hall will light up in red to raise dyslexia awareness. \nGather your family and friends and visit one of these landmarks to show your support for people with dyslexia. Together\, let’s help people with dyslexia feel seen\, supported and understood this October. \nHere’s how to participate:\n1. Wear red and take a photo in front of the illuminated landmark.\n2. Spread awareness by sharing your photo on social media using #dyslexiaCAN and including your own message of support.\n3. Share with us! Submit your photos and videos so Dyslexia Canada can share them too. \nBring Dyslexia Awareness to Your Community\nIf there is a building or monument in your community that you would like to see lit up this year\, you can request it directly with the staff who manage the lighting. Often\, there is an online form to submit. This document has all the information you will need. URL:https://dyslexiacanada.org/event/dyslexia-awareness-monument-lighting-october-10th/ CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dyslexiacanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Oct-10th-DAMN-2026-Lightings.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20261017T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20261017T150000 DTSTAMP:20260929T190341Z CREATED:20260717T191107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T190341Z UID:10000050-1792240200-1792249200@dyslexiacanada.org SUMMARY:Manitoba Caregiver Monthly Support Group DESCRIPTION:Dyslexia Canada is pleased to offer this support group to families in Manitoba\, moderated by Tianna Voort and Carrie Wood. \nAll are welcome\, but monthly registration is required. Activities and supervision will be provided for children attending. \nRegister for the October meeting here \n2026 session dates: September 19th\, October 17th\, November 21st \n2027 session dates: February 2oth \, April 10th\, May 15th \nLocation: Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba\, 609 Erin Street\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3G 2W1 \nMeeting schedule: \n\n12:30–1:00 PM | New to the Support Group?\nThis first 30-minute session is for those who are new to the support group. If you are not new to the group\, you are welcome to join us. This portion is specifically for caregivers who are new to the group and want to learn the basics about dyslexia and what it can mean for their child. \n\nWe’re hoping some of our returning families will sign up to help lead the first 30 minutes of one of these sessions. We’ll send out more information about signing up shortly.\n\n\n1:00–1:15 PM | Break\n1:15–2:45 PM | Advocacy & Deeper Discussion\nWe’ll use this time to dive deeper into personal advocacy\, systemic advocacy\, current issues\, and supporting one another as we navigate the education system.\n\nAll sessions are in person and will not be recorded. URL:https://dyslexiacanada.org/event/manitoba-caregiver-support-group-monthly-meeting/ LOCATION:Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba\, 609 Erin St\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3G2W1\, Canada CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dyslexiacanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/MB-Monthly-Support-Group.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20261021T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20261021T203000 DTSTAMP:20260929T174837Z CREATED:20260721T143721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T174837Z UID:10000049-1792607400-1792614600@dyslexiacanada.org SUMMARY:Transforming education through evidence DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Sir Nick Gibb to discuss educational reforms in England that have resulted in improved student outcomes. An expert panel discussion with Joanna Barbousas\, John Mighton and Anita Archer will follow Sir Gibb’s presentation. \nThis event is proudly sponsored by the University of Winnipeg Department of Mathematics and Statistics\, Dyslexia Canada\, and La Trobe University\, School of Education. \nThis is a free event\, but registration is required. This is an in-person event\, and it will not be recorded. \nRegister here \nPublic Lecture with Sir Nick Gibb: How England Reversed Educational Declines\nDescribed by journalists as “the most influential schools minister in England’s history\,” the Right Honourable Sir Nick Gibb is a former Minister of State for Schools in the United Kingdom. He served in the role for 10 years under four different prime ministers\, until 2023. \nAs Schools Minister\, Gibb oversaw a series of major educational reforms in England\, which led to significant improvements in England’s performance on international tests\, reversing a trend of decline. England recently ranked fourth in the world on PIRLS\, an international assessment of reading achievement among elementary school students\, and has also seen substantial improvements in mathematics. \nGibb is co-author of the book Reforming Lessons:  Why English Schools Have Improved Since 2010 and How This Was Achieved.  In this public lecture\, Sir Nick Gibb will discuss England’s educational reforms\, the rationale behind them\, and how they contributed to improvements in student achievement. \nExpert Panel Discussion: Transforming Education Through Evidence\nModerator:  Scott Hill\, Superintendent and CEO of Evergreen School Division \nPanelists: \n\nProfessor Joanna Barbousas\, Dean of the School of Education and Pro Vice-Chancellor\, Education\, Impact and Innovation\, La Trobe University\nDr. John Mighton\,  Mathematician and Founder of JUMP Math\nDr. Anita Archer\, Author and educational consultant\n\nMedia inquiries can be sent to Anna Stokke\, a.stokke@uwinnipeg.ca  or Alicia Smith\, alicia@dyslexiacanada.org URL:https://dyslexiacanada.org/event/transforming-education-through-evidence/ LOCATION:Canadian Mennonite University\, 500 Shaftesbury Blvd\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3P 2N2\, Canada CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dyslexiacanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/MB-Sir-Gibb-presentation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20261022T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20261022T183000 DTSTAMP:20261003T002602Z CREATED:20260723T002602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T002602Z UID:10000799-1792689300-1792693800@dyslexiacanada.org SUMMARY:Celebrating Educational Excellence DESCRIPTION:Honouring Allison Aitken and celebrating students with dyslexia\, their families\, and the educators who help them thrive\nJoin us during Dyslexia Awareness Month for a special evening celebrating educational excellence and the people who make a difference in the lives of students with dyslexia. \nWe will honour Allison Aitken\, recipient of Dyslexia Canada’s Educational Excellence Award\, recognizing her outstanding commitment to students with dyslexia. We will also celebrate the achievements of a remarkable young person with the presentation of a Dyslexia Canada Student Achievement Award. \nThe evening will include a short\, family-friendly presentation about literacy development and dyslexia\, followed by a panel discussion with students and parents sharing their experiences. We will finish the evening by celebrating our award recipients. \nSchedule \n5:15 p.m. – Doors open\n5:30–6:00 p.m. – Understanding dyslexia: a short presentation for families\n6:00–6:15 p.m. – Student and parent panel\n6:15–6:30 p.m. – Award presentations \nNiverville High School\n401 Centre St.\, Niverville\, Manitoba \nStudents\, families\, educators and community members are all welcome. Join us to learn more about dyslexia\, hear directly from students and families\, and celebrate the people helping students with dyslexia thrive. \nEveryone is welcome! Please RSVP using the form below so we can be sure to have enough refreshments for everyone. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! \n\n \n \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Number of people attending(Required)Please enter a number from 1 to 10.Would you like to receive news and updates from Dyslexia Canada?\n \n Yes please!\n \n \n No thank you 🙂\n \n Submit URL:https://dyslexiacanada.org/event/celebrating-educational-excellence/ LOCATION:Niverville High School\, 401 Centre St.\, Niverville\, Manitoba\, R0A 0A1\, Canada CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dyslexiacanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Alicia-template.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTSTAMP:20260929T174824Z CREATED:20260723T181957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T174824Z UID:10000044-1792713600-1792799999@dyslexiacanada.org SUMMARY:Learning Assistance Teachers’ Association Conference DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Una Malcolm\, Chief Academic Officer at Dyslexia Canada\, at the Learning Assistance Teachers’ Association of British Columbia (LATA BC) Conference for an engaging session on dyslexia. This presentation will unpack common myths and misconceptions\, explain how dyslexia affects learning\, and clarify what dyslexia is and is not. Participants will also explore practical\, evidence-based supports\, accommodations\, and strategies that can help students with dyslexia succeed at school and beyond\, leaving with a clearer understanding of how to support learners with dyslexia in meaningful ways. \nRegister here. URL:https://dyslexiacanada.org/event/learning-assistance-teachers-association-conference/ CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dyslexiacanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/LATA-BC-2026-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261028T235900 DTSTAMP:20260929T182507Z CREATED:20260728T173602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T182507Z UID:10000063-1793214000-1793231940@dyslexiacanada.org SUMMARY:Dyslexia Awareness Lighting Calgary DESCRIPTION:October is Dyslexia Awareness Month\, a time to raise awareness and show support for people with dyslexia across Canada. Each October\, buildings and monuments across the country light up red for dyslexia awareness. \nOn October 28th\, Calgary Tower will light up in red to raise dyslexia awareness. \nGather your family and friends and visit one of these landmarks to show your support for people with dyslexia. Together\, let’s help people with dyslexia feel seen\, supported and understood this October. \nHere’s how to participate:\n1. Wear red and take a photo in front of the illuminated landmark.\n2. Spread awareness by sharing your photo on social media using #dyslexiaCAN and including your own message of support.\n3. Share with us! Submit your photos and videos so Dyslexia Canada can share them too. \nBring Dyslexia Awareness to Your Community\nIf there is a building or monument in your community that you would like to see lit up this year\, you can request it directly with the staff who manage the lighting. Often\, there is an online form to submit. This document has all the information you will need. \n  \nPhoto credit: Daniel from Glasgow\, United Kingdom\, CC BY 2.0 \, via Wikimedia Commons URL:https://dyslexiacanada.org/event/dyslexia-awareness-monument-lighting-october-28th/ CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dyslexiacanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Oct-28th-DAMN-2026-Lightings.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261029T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261029T140000 DTSTAMP:20260929T174800Z CREATED:20260729T144146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T174800Z UID:10000051-1793278800-1793282400@dyslexiacanada.org SUMMARY:Dyslexia: Myths\, Misconceptions and the Truth Webinar DESCRIPTION:How much do we really know about dyslexia? \nJoin us during National Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia Awareness Month and help replace misconceptions with understanding. \nJoin Dyslexia Canada this October for an informative\, evidence-informed workshop hosted by the Markham Public Library. Together\, we’ll challenge common myths about dyslexia and replace them with a clearer understanding of how dyslexia affects reading and writing\, and what effective support looks like. \nParticipants will learn about: \n✔️ How dyslexia affects reading and writing \n✔️ Why early intervention matters \n✔️ What effective instruction should include \n✔️ How accommodations can support access without lowering expectations \n✔️ Practical questions and advocacy strategies for school meetings \n📅 Thursday\, October 29\, 2026 \n🕐 1:00–2:00 PM \n💻 Online \n🎟️ Free \nDesigned for parents\, caregivers\, and educators. \nRegister here URL:https://dyslexiacanada.org/event/dyslexia-myths-misconceptions-and-the-truth-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dyslexiacanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WEB-DyslexiaMyths-Rev1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261030T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261030T235900 DTSTAMP:20260929T182015Z CREATED:20260730T173313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T182015Z UID:10000062-1793386800-1793404740@dyslexiacanada.org SUMMARY:Dyslexia Awareness Monument lightings Vancouver DESCRIPTION:October is Dyslexia Awareness Month\, a time to raise awareness and show support for people with dyslexia across Canada. Each October\, buildings and monuments across the country light up red for dyslexia awareness. \nOn October 30th\, Vancouver City Hall and the Burrard Street Bridge will light up in red to raise dyslexia awareness. \nGather your family and friends and visit one of these landmarks to show your support for people with dyslexia. Together\, let’s help people with dyslexia feel seen\, supported and understood this October. \nHere’s how to participate:\n1. Wear red and take a photo in front of the illuminated landmark.\n2. Spread awareness by sharing your photo on social media using #dyslexiaCAN and including your own message of support.\n3. Share with us! Submit your photos and videos so Dyslexia Canada can share them too. \nBring Dyslexia Awareness to Your Community\nIf there is a building or monument in your community that you would like to see lit up this year\, you can request it directly with the staff who manage the lighting. Often\, there is an online form to submit. This document has all the information you will need. \n  URL:https://dyslexiacanada.org/event/dyslexia-awareness-monument-lighting-october-30th/ LOCATION:Vancouver City Hall\, Vancouver\, BC\, 453 W 12th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Y 1V4 CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dyslexiacanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Van-Oct-30.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261105T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261106T170000 DTSTAMP:20260929T174655Z CREATED:20260805T180526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T174655Z UID:10000039-1793865600-1793984400@dyslexiacanada.org SUMMARY:PEITF Annual Convention DESCRIPTION:Join Dyslexia Canada at the PEITF Annual Convention in Charlottetown this November. Dr. Una Malcolm will present Understanding Dyslexia: What Every Educator Needs to Know\, a practical session exploring the characteristics of dyslexia\, common misconceptions\, and the evidence-based instruction and supports that help students thrive. \nAlso\, be sure to stop by the Dyslexia Canada booth throughout the convention to pick up free resources\, ask questions\, and connect with our team. We look forward to meeting PEI educators and continuing the conversation about effective literacy instruction and support for students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. URL:https://dyslexiacanada.org/event/peitf-annual-convention/ LOCATION:Delta Prince Edward Hotel\, 18 Queen St\, Charlottetown\, Prince Edward Island\, C1A 4A1\, Canada CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dyslexiacanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PEITF.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261206 DTSTAMP:20260929T174705Z CREATED:20260904T222852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T174705Z UID:10000047-1796342400-1796515199@dyslexiacanada.org SUMMARY:Council for Exceptional Children Ontario Conference DESCRIPTION:Join Alicia Smith and Una Malcolm at the Council for Exceptional Children Ontario Conference. Visit the Dyslexia Canada exhibit table to explore evidence-based resources and connect with our team. Alicia and Una will also present “Getting Tiered Reading Instruction Right: What to Do When Students Need More!”\, exploring how strong\, evidence-based core reading instruction should be intensified to better support students with dyslexia and other exceptionalities. \nFor more information and to register for the conference\, please visit the CECO website here. URL:https://dyslexiacanada.org/event/council-for-exceptional-children-ontario-conference/ LOCATION:Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel\, 123 Queen St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dyslexiacanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CEC-Ontario-Conference.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR